Paris 2024

What made the venues of Paris 2024 so iconic?

Paris 2024 transformed the most iconic landmarks in the City of Light into sporting arenas, the likes the world has never seen before. From the beach volleyball competition nestled beside the Eiffel Tower to equestrian at the Chateau de Versailles and fencing in the Grand Palais, many of the most well-loved locations in Paris became centres of Olympic sports competition as millions in attendance witnessed the capital of France in a new and unforgettable way.

How did Paris 2024 make Olympic history with gender parity?

In line with its slogan, ‘Games Wide Open’, Paris 2024 was the first Olympic Games in history to achieve gender parity on the field of play. Of the 10,500 quotas available to athletes, the International Olympic Committee distributed an equal number to female and male athletes. At the same time, the Opening Ceremony saw 96 per cent of National Olympic Committees choose two athletes - one female and one male - to carry their respective countries' flags.